AKT-0350

A 68-year-old man is worried about his blood pressure and has used his wife’s home blood pressure monitor. He found his blood pressure to be 154/96 mmHg. During his clinic visit, his blood pressure was measured twice, with readings of 156/98 mmHg and 154/98 mmHg. He has no significant medical history. To assess his overall health, you schedule him for a fasting glucose and lipid profile test. What is the best course of action to take?